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Chicago White Sox

American League · AL Central

84-782026

ESPN standings data retrieved October 6, 2026. MLB and WNBA comparisons use regular-season totals, separate from playoff results.

Team snapshot

Record84-78
Runs scored / game4.8
Runs allowed / game4.4
Runs differential+56
Home record48-33
Road record36-45
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Chicago White Sox through our lens

ESPN’s 2026 standings snapshot, checked October 6, puts Chicago White Sox at 84-78. That profile contains 4.8 runs scored and 4.4 conceded per game, a +0.3 average margin. The scoring average is 5 of 30 in this league snapshot. The positive margin supports the record, but the next test is whether control survives against a stronger opponent.

The most recent checked result is White Sox 3 · Guardians 0 on 2026-10-03. The next scheduled test is Cleveland Guardians on 2026-10-07. Our test is traffic before power. Contact and plate discipline create runners, baserunning changes the next pitch and bullpen leverage controls the late innings. Season run averages establish the baseline; the confirmed starter and available relief arms decide how much of it applies next.

Upcoming matchups

Upcoming games · Central time · checked October 6, 2026
Date / timeSportMatchupStatus
2026-10-07
3:00 PM CT
MLBCleveland Guardians @ Chicago White SoxStats & matchup analysis →Scheduled · ALDS - Game 3
2026-10-08
4:00 PM CT
MLBCleveland Guardians @ Chicago White SoxStats & matchup analysis →Scheduled · ALDS - Game 4 If Necessary
2026-10-10
4:00 PM CT
MLBChicago White Sox @ Cleveland GuardiansStats & matchup analysis →Scheduled · ALDS - Game 5 If Necessary

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